"I thought it was hoax at first. I called the superintendent with Tempe Union High School District and he assured me it wasn't a hoax."

Battle's weekend plans turned into preparing for the presidential visit but she had help from parents and staff. She said about 800 in the senior class will be able to attend the president's speech along with selected teachers.

"We'll have three students who are seniors singing the national anthem. A senior will do the Pledge (of Allegiance). Our student body president will be part of the greeting crew."

About the Author

Have covered some of the biggest stories in Arizona including nine of the top 10 largest wildfires in state history. The Wallow Fire in 2011 became the largest fire in state history. Rodeo-Chediski Fire in June 2002, which is the second largest fire in Arizona. Covered the Yarnell Hill Tragedy in June 2013 that left 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots dead.

Favorite movies: True Grit, both 1969 John Wayne classic and the remake with Jeff Bridges and Lonesome Dove.

Sports Teams: Washington State University Cougars, Texas Longhorns, The University of Montana Grizzlies.